Financial Analyst – Job Description

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Position: Financial Analyst

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

FLSA Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Required Travel: N/A

Organization

For over 30 years Abbyson has taken great pride in being a family-based home furnishings brand that continually redefines itself through modern-day living. Our strategically aligned, full-spectrum business model and operations allows us to fully service major online furniture retailers and the core audience that is driving today's market. We understand the modern furniture buyer and consumer on a deeper level as well as have a keen eye on the popular trends that are driving online traffic and furniture sales. That's why our mission has always been to help them bring their homes to life with quality furniture at unbeatable prices.

Description

The Financial Analyst is expected to develop a strong understanding of the market and will interact effectively with the Accounting and Finance Teams, in addition to other internal and potentially external customers. This person will examine the competition and industry standards, identifying any specific strategies that the competition is using.

Core Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Communication and Collaboration within Various Departments and Leadership
• Audit Inbound & Outbound Freight Invoices
• Develop and Manage Inbound & Outbound Freight Cost Reports
• Administer Claims Submissions to Carriers
• Support Request-for-proposal (RFP) Processes

Essential Functions

• Review, audit, and analyze key financial data.
• Develop financial models with graphs and charts for executive team presentations.
• Conduct pricing analysis.
• Forecast cost savings and cost management.
• Analyze gross margins.
• Evaluate freight and shipping costs.
• Assess product margins and create comparative models.
• Review costs for offices, showrooms, and distribution centers to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports on a determined schedule.
• Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization.
• Provide solutions to accounting and finance issues as they arise.
• Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.
• Act as the “voice-of-reason” to ensure good financial decisions are made in the best interest of the company.
• Reconcile internal transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Review and analyze current and past financial performance and identify trends.
• Develop and implement appropriate tactics for the pricing area to achieve agreed targets and objectives.
• Audit inbound and outbound freight Invoices including coordinating auditing of the invoices with 3rd party audit firm to ensure that billed rates match contracted rates.
• Publish weekly, monthly, yearly inbound and outbound freight cost reports including historical costs as well as future projections.
• Monitor/measure and report performance of programs/contracts to sales teams and management.
• Identify pricing issues and trends at the early stage and provide recommended solutions.
• Some ad hoc project work and/or reporting may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in business finance, business intelligence or financial areas in manufacturing/consumer goods environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant field is required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role.
• Great Plains software experience preferred.
• System Database Management experience preferred.
• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Abbyson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Abbyson complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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